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Te Papa’s Board takes action to protect national collections
Tuesday, 13 August 2013, 4:40 pm | Te Papa
The Board of the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa has prioritised the need to reduce seismic risk to the National Collections by seeking an additional location to house some of the collections. More >>
12th Latin American Film Festival
Tuesday, 13 August 2013, 4:30 pm | Embassy of Brazil
The 12th edition of the Latin American Film Festival (LAFF) will be held in several art centres and academic institutions throughout New Zealand between August and November 2013. More >>
Dates Announced For iD Dunedin Fashion Week 2014
Tuesday, 13 August 2013, 4:21 pm | ID Dunedin Fashion Week
iD Dunedin Fashion Week will celebrate its 15th Anniversary in Dunedin, New Zealand, from March 30 – April 6 2014 with an exciting week of fashion events planned, including prestigious overseas guests, retrospective celebrations, and the 10th anniversary ... More >>
Transitional Architecture Fest Calls Expressions of Interest
Tuesday, 13 August 2013, 4:18 pm | Festival of Transitional Architecture
We welcome expressions of interest from those wishing to present a transitional project or event during the Festival of Transitional Architecture (25-28 October 2013). More >>
Eyes Wide Open brings documentaries about poverty to Wgtn
Tuesday, 13 August 2013, 4:10 pm | The Daya Trust
Eyes Wide Open is proud to announce it is bringing two thought-provoking documentaries about global poverty to Wellington – stories from those who are forging new pathways to break the poverty cycle, and how the lives we live may impact that. More >>
Exhibition features the transformation of an eastern suburb
Tuesday, 13 August 2013, 4:06 pm | University of Canterbury
A major University of Canterbury (UC) exhibition, Thx 4 the Memories, featuring the 2010 and 2011 Christchurch earthquakes will open in the city next week. More >>
Common Kings Announces Nz Tour
Tuesday, 13 August 2013, 4:03 pm | Skip Ink
CALIFORNIAN supergroup, COMMON KINGS – a smash hit at this year’s Raggamuffin Festival – are set to return to New Zealand to turn up the heat with their Summer Anthems Tour starting next month. More >>
Cook Islanders in NZ’s premier culinary competition
Tuesday, 13 August 2013, 2:27 pm | Cook Islands Tourism New Zealand
A trio of top culinary students from the Cook Islands has arrived in Auckland to compete at the prestigious Nestlé Toque d’Or competition in Auckland next Monday, August 19. More >>
Cook Islanders in NZ’s premier culinary competition
Tuesday, 13 August 2013, 2:27 pm | Cook Islands Tourism New Zealand
A trio of top culinary students from the Cook Islands has arrived in Auckland to compete at the prestigious Nestlé Toque d’Or competition in Auckland next Monday, August 19. More >>
MotoX and freestyle Parklife Invitational in Queenstown
Tuesday, 13 August 2013, 1:56 pm | NZSki
International freestyle sports celebrities will be ‘bringing it all’ to the 11th annual Parklife Invitational being held in downtown Queenstown this weekend (Saturday August 17). More >>
Gold Medal Famous: Eclectotronica in Wellington
Tuesday, 13 August 2013, 1:54 pm | Powertool Records
Our wildest avant-garde pop group, Gold Medal Famous, are set to release their new homage to dance music, the “Free Body Culture" EP later this year and a new album - "Album of national significance" – due for release early next year. More >>
Outstanding Response to Taupo District’s Community Awards
Tuesday, 13 August 2013, 1:50 pm | TrustPower
Locals have shown appreciation of their volunteers with 57 entries received for the TrustPower Taupo District Community Awards and nine nominations for the Classic Hits Volunteer of the Year Award. More >>
Sculptural Portraits of the Faery World
Tuesday, 13 August 2013, 1:13 pm | Expressions Arts and Entertainment Centre
Opening this August at Expressions I Whirinaki Art and Entertainment Centre is a unique exhibition featuring the work of Weta artist Johnny Fraser-Allen. The Gloaming is an immersive exhibition of dynamic, heavily detailed sculptures including faeires, ... More >>
“Run! Scream! Survive!” Zombierun going nationwide
Tuesday, 13 August 2013, 1:09 pm | Zombierun
Zombierun, the scariest run ever is coming to Wellington, Christchurch and Auckland this summer. Zombierun is an interactive apocalyptic 5 km run through a zombie infested quarantine area. But particpants are not just running against the clock – they ... More >>
Aussie TV Show 'Escape with ET' films with Epic Adventures
Tuesday, 13 August 2013, 12:56 pm | The Coromandel
13 year old Tairua lad Jack Zimmerman got a once in a lifetime fishing experience last week when he got to spend the day chasing kingfish with Aussie league legend and TV fishing show presenter Andrew "ET" Ettingshausen. More >>
Last Chance to Thank Rotorua District’s Voluntary Groups
Tuesday, 13 August 2013, 12:53 pm | TrustPower
Locals have just a few more days to ensure their favourite voluntary groups are part of the Rotorua District’s biggest celebration of volunteers. Entries for the TrustPower Spirit of Rotorua Community Awards close at 5pm on Friday 16 August, with just over ... More >>
What's coming up at The Dowse
Tuesday, 13 August 2013, 12:28 pm | The Dowse
City Oh Sigh is a quartet of trained musicians who carefully craft soulful songs, capturing audiences with their softness and beauty. The band combines unique instrumentation with subtle elements of folk and minimalist pop to emerge with a sound that is both ... More >>
SEED, A Play Reading
Tuesday, 13 August 2013, 12:13 pm | Circa Theatre
After a successful season of play readings in 2012, Circa Theatre is pleased to present the first of 2013 with a rehearsed reading of the Elisabeth Easther play, SEED , on Saturday, 17 August at 2pm . Seed is a multi-narrative play about the business ... More >>
Success in the music industry closer for eight finalists
Monday, 12 August 2013, 9:24 pm | Smokefreerockquest
Success in the Kiwi-music industry is a step closer for the eight Smokefreerockquest national finalists, announced today. More >>
Tournament Director elected to WTA Tournament Council
Monday, 12 August 2013, 5:26 pm | Tennis Auckland
Tennis Auckland Tournament Director, Karl Budge, has been elected to the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) Tournament Council as the Asia Pacific Tier 3 Representative. More >>
A Different View: Artists address pornography
Monday, 12 August 2013, 5:21 pm | University of Auckland
An exhibition by New Zealand artists at The Gus Fisher Gallery brings together twenty works that illuminate the visual conventions of pornography. More >>
The Basement Shows Off Auckland's Newest Talent
Monday, 12 August 2013, 5:10 pm | Basement Theatre
Media release; For immediate release DISCOVERING TOMORROW'S THEATRE MAKERS: THE BASEMENT SHOWS OFF AUCKLAND'S NEWEST TALENT The Basement presents In association with Young and Hungry Arts Trust and Lion Foundation YOUNG AND HUNGRY FESTIVAL OF NEW THEATRE ... More >>
NZ On Air announces comedy funding
Monday, 12 August 2013, 4:24 pm | NZ On Air
NZ On Air is pleased to announce funding for the return of three popular comedy programmes. Agent Anna, Seven Days & Jono and Ben at Ten More >>
Passing of one of NZ’s most talented climbers
Monday, 12 August 2013, 4:04 pm | NZ Alpine Club
New Zealand Alpine Club General Manager, Sam Newton has acknowledged the sad passing of one of New Zealand’s most talented climbers, in an avalanche near Queenstown, today. More >>
Matchbox Studios presents - Kitsch - A Group Exhibition
Monday, 12 August 2013, 3:32 pm | Matchbox Studios
Fine art has often been handicapped by an internal elitism that enforces a strict criteria of what art is or can be. Art that wasn't considered up to the grade was often labelled kitsch for being too sentimental, marketable or having popular appeal. More >>
“It’s Our Strongest Designer Line Up Ever” - NZ Fashion Week
Monday, 12 August 2013, 3:26 pm | New Zealand Fashion Week
Dame Pieter Stewart DNZM wasn’t mincing her words when she reflected on the list of designers showing at New Zealand Fashion Week 2013 with her team this week. More >>
New Zealand Comedic Genius Returns to Dai-VD
Monday, 12 August 2013, 3:24 pm | Elephant Publicity
Dai Henwood, the King of Good ol’ Kiwi comedy is giving NZ what they want - the chance to take him home and chuck him on repeat. Come August 16th everyone can have their own piece of Henwood as his second DVD ADAPT OR DAI - HUMANS ARE AWESOME, LET’S ... More >>
Big Day Out Sells Out Early Bird Tickets
Monday, 12 August 2013, 3:20 pm | Big Day Out
The buzz around the BIG DAY OUT’s return to Auckland continues to grow with news that our first release of 10,000 early bird tickets has sold out within 45 minutes of going on sale. More >>
Extra NZIFF Screenings Announced For Wellington
Monday, 12 August 2013, 3:17 pm | New Zealand International Film Festival
Due to popular demand the following films will have additional NZIFF screenings, extending the Festival by three days. THE HUMAN SCALE, 56 UP, NORTE, THE END OF HISTORY More >>
Creative Ideas for Vacant Wellington Space Sought
Monday, 12 August 2013, 3:15 pm | Letting Space
Public art ideas for vacant commercial space in Wellington are being sought by this week by the agency Urban Dream Brokerage, established this year by public art programme Letting Space. More >>
The post-apocalyptic fairy tale for Christchurch
Monday, 12 August 2013, 3:05 pm | NO Productions
The post-apocalyptic fairy tale Unforgotten will premiere on 12-14 September at 7.30pm at Elmwood Auditorium in Christchurch. This project is presented by the new theatre collective NO Productions. More >>
Sony Music Is Proud to Announce the Signing Of Moorhouse
Monday, 12 August 2013, 2:49 pm | Sony Music
After weeks of fevered anticipation, MOORHOUSE the group of charming lads who won the hearts and affection of teenage and adult fans alike during this year’s season of THE X FACTOR NEW ZEALAND, have been signed by Sony Music. More >>
Two chances to have a ball at Alberton
Monday, 12 August 2013, 2:45 pm | Historic Places Trust - Pouhere Taonga
Celebrations marking the 150th anniversary of Alberton – the Mt Albert mansion cared for by the NZ Historic Places Trust – continue with two premium events planned for August and September. More >>
BDO NZ Earlybird Tickets On Sale Now
Monday, 12 August 2013, 2:45 pm | Noise PR
There are NO added booking fees and no sneaky surcharges. $165 flat at www.bigdayout..com and $165 plus only credit card charges at Ticketmaster. But only 10,000. After that, you’re set to pay $185 – but again, no added booking fees or sneaky surcharges. More >>
United Kingdom Welcomes Pacific Curls
Monday, 12 August 2013, 2:44 pm | Arts on Tour New Zealand
“Here we go again”, says Arts On Tour NZ director, Steve Thomas, as the Kiwi touring group introduced to the United Kingdom, is booked the length and breadth of the country from the Highlands and Islands, including Skye, Wales, Devon and Cornwall. More >>
BDO NZ Earlybird Tickets On Sale Now
Monday, 12 August 2013, 2:40 pm | Noise PR
There are NO added booking fees and no sneaky surcharges. $165 flat at and $165 plus only credit card charges at Ticketmaster. But only 10,000. After that, you’re set to pay $185 – but again, no added booking fees or sneaky surcharges. More >>
DOC congratulates winning filmmaker
Monday, 12 August 2013, 2:34 pm | Department of Conservation
Department of Conservation Director General Al Morrison congratulates Wellington student filmmaker, 17-year-old Natasha Bishop, for winning two awards at the prestigious Japan Wildlife Film Festival in Toyama, last night. More >>
Taupo Debut for Murph As He Focuses On Sprint Title
Monday, 12 August 2013, 2:32 pm | V8 Supertourers
He’s leading the BNT V8 SuperTourer championship and he’s a V8 racing legend in New Zealand and Australia – but when Greg Murphy steps aboard the Mike Pero M3 Racing Holden Commodore V8ST for the first laps of Round 4 of the 2013 series ... More >>
Countdown starts for World Masters Games 2017
Monday, 12 August 2013, 2:21 pm | Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development
Auckland has been handed the International Masters Games Association flag at the World Masters Games closing ceremony held today in Torino, Italy – starting the countdown to the 9th games being hosted by Auckland in 2017. More >>
David Rovics upcoming tour
Monday, 12 August 2013, 2:02 pm | Touring Musicians
This month Portland, Oregon based singer-songwriter David Rovics is touring the country. He has been described as the musical voice of the progressive movement in the US. More >>
Girls Night Out at the Movies: 'We're The Millers' screening
Monday, 12 August 2013, 1:56 pm | Botany Town Centre
After a special ‘Girls Night Out’ screening of The Great Gatsby at Botany Town Centre’s Hoyts Cinemas in June, the centre is inviting local women to once again enjoy a night out at the movies to enjoy some bubbles and giggles! More >>
Blood, Sweat and Tears Pay Off For Rodger Fox
Monday, 12 August 2013, 12:59 pm | Rodger Fox Big Band
It’s taken blood, sweat and tears to get Mike Stern back to New Zealand but jazz supremo Rodger Fox has achieved it. Mike Stern toured as guitarist for Blood, Sweat and Tears in 1973 and has never had the chance to return. However, an approach last ... More >>
Wellington And Christchurch Shows Sell Out
Monday, 12 August 2013, 12:40 pm | Noise PR
Wellington And Christchurch Shows Sell Out After just a week on sale, two of the seven Classic Hits Acoustic Church Tour shows have sold out; Tuesday 1st October at Wellington’s Old St Paul’s and Thursday 3rd October at Christchurch’s Cardboard ... More >>
Big week for the boys on the big cat
Monday, 12 August 2013, 12:33 pm | Emirates Team New Zealand
Emirates Team New Zealand is settling in for a week of intensive preparations in the five days before the start of the Louis Vuitton Cup finals. More >>
Italy comes to Auckland!
Monday, 12 August 2013, 12:26 pm | Festival Italiano
Osborne Street and Kent Street, Newmarket, Auckland The largest Italian Festival in New Zealand is almost here, bringing a celebration of Italian culture, music, food, design and everything that il Bel Paese can offer in Aotearoa. More >>
Rolling Pin (NZ) Named NSW Provincial Horse of the Year
Monday, 12 August 2013, 12:20 pm | New Zealand Bloodstock News
Karaka graduate Rolling Pin (NZ) has been named the New South Wales Provincial Horse of the Year after a stellar racing season that included two wins at stakes level. More >>
Last chance to register for Youthtown Awards
Monday, 12 August 2013, 12:17 pm | Youthtown
Aspiring young New Zealand designers and artists have just two weeks to register for the 2013 Youthtown Creatifs Young Designer Awards. More >>
The Big Band Build
Monday, 12 August 2013, 11:53 am | Noise PR
Habitat for Humanity and The New Zealand Music Foundation are proud to be partnering together to create The Big Band Build. More >>
Creative NZ and the British Council forge new cultural links
Monday, 12 August 2013, 11:34 am | Creative New Zealand
Creative New Zealand and the British Council have created a new partnership, MOMENTUM New Zealand, to support greater artistic collaboration and exchange. More >>
Fly My Pretties Homeland Tour - Concept Announcement
Monday, 12 August 2013, 10:14 am | Fly My Pretties
Throughout the decade that Fly My Pretties has regularly united, the collective has worked and collaborated with a range of creatives and organisations - and the upcoming Homeland Tour marks a new relationship bound to lead to exciting, creative and inspired ... More >>
MORE FM Raises $134,285.07 For KidsCan on More Day
Saturday, 10 August 2013, 12:34 pm | More FM
Nationwide radio network MORE FM has raised $134,285.07 today for KidsCan on More Day. More >>
Results from Media Brew and Black Rock Home Brew competition
Saturday, 10 August 2013, 12:10 pm | Beervana
MEDIA RELEASE Results from Media Brew and Black Rock Home Brew competitions For Immediate Release: 9pm Friday 9 August 2013 Two special brewing competitions were judged today at Beervana, as part of a two day celebration of craft beer in the Capital ... More >>
Emirates Team New Zealand Stunned by the AC45 revelations
Saturday, 10 August 2013, 11:39 am | Emirates Team New Zealand
Emirates Team New Zealand managing director Grant Dalton says he is stunned by revelations that Oracle Team USA AC45 yachts competing in the four America’s Cup World Series regattas were illegal. More >>
Only 19 days to go until Boobs On Bikes 2013!
Friday, 9 August 2013, 6:20 pm | Boobs on Bikes
We now officially have the biggest lineup of ladies registered to do Boobs On Bikes EVER! More >>
Jackie Thomas Album Out Today; Single Certified Platinum
Friday, 9 August 2013, 5:19 pm | Sony Music
JACKIE THOMAS , the Greymouth native who topped the voting polls for 7 massive weeks and ultimately took out the competition on THE X FACTOR NEW ZEALAND has today released her debut self-titled album. More >>
New Location for Rhythm And Alps Festival!
Friday, 9 August 2013, 5:14 pm | Rhythm Group
The Rhythm Group is delighted to announce that Rhythm and Alps has a new home for 2013. More >>
Double bill comedies 22-25 August in Newmarket Auckland
Friday, 9 August 2013, 4:50 pm | Opera Factory
A winter warming double bill of comedy staged in a contemporary fringe setting at the Factory Theatre in Eden Street Newmarket from Thursday 22nd to Sunday 25th August. More >>
Internalise & Paper Thin
Friday, 9 August 2013, 4:29 pm | Matchbox Studios
Matchbox Studios present two solo exhibitions; Internalise and Paper Thin by Wellington based artists Natalie Smith and Ngarongo Phillips. More >>
Rudimental (DJ Set) Announced for R&V
Friday, 9 August 2013, 4:06 pm | Rhythm and Vines
Rhythm and Vines are thrilled to be bringing chart toppers Rudimental to New Zealand audiences for the first time for a DJ set on New Year’s eve. More >>
Roger Hall’s Side-splitting Comedy - You Gotta Be Joking
Friday, 9 August 2013, 3:30 pm | Skip Ink
Roger Hall’s Side-Splitting Comedy - You Gotta Be Joking You Can Take the Cow Cockie Out of the Country ... But the Manure Remains Directed By Geraldine Brophy Starring Tim Bartlett More >>
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